Babcock wants a "heavy forward"

Possibly Travis Moen.

4 months ago EuroCap 23 comments 0 recs |

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Pardon me

But the exact quote is:

"To me, if we could get another heavy winger, or heavy forward, or D — those would all be good things to help you,"

Um, doesn’t t his just about run the gambit (other than goalie)? I really think Uncle Mike is just trying to say he’ll take whatever help he can get. I seriously doubt he has Travis Moen specifically in mind.

by Big Z in Orlando on Jan 30, 2012 4:37 PM CST reply actions

Heavy Forward = Kyle Wellwood

You sound like a manure salesman with a mouthful of samples.

by greg5897 on Jan 30, 2012 5:17 PM CST up reply actions

First, I was using the title that they gave it.

Second, There has been talk of Moen to Detroit and that is why I posted it.

by EuroCap on Jan 30, 2012 6:27 PM CST up reply actions

Serious question: what would Moen bring to the table? Just looking at this objectively but, other than him being somewhat big-ish, he seems to fit solidly into the 4th line rotation and not much else. I realize he is on pace for a possible career year points-wise, but his level of output doesn’t put him in a position where that would be his expected role on this team unless the assumption is that he would jump up into the top two lines and suddenly double his already abnormal output. And I just don’t see that being a need for the Wings at the moment. Not doubting what you heard, I just don’t see why it would be a good idea. Anyone got any ideas here?

by ccapilla on Jan 30, 2012 11:05 PM CST up reply actions

I am not sure if it would be a good fit for us, I would prefer a top 6 forward who shoots first.
But he is a good checker and a big tough guy who won’t shy away from finishing checks.
And other than Abs, Helm, and Datsyuk no one else really does that on The Wings.

by EuroCap on Jan 30, 2012 11:24 PM CST up reply actions

Sorry. Just saw the other thread on Moen so I now have some of the input I was looking for. Doesn’t really change my mind though.

by ccapilla on Jan 30, 2012 11:24 PM CST up reply actions

Point Taken

I understand the article itself used the “Heavy Forward” title. But this is a clear editorialization of the intent behind Babcock’s comments, and doesn’t deserve to be proliferated.

by Big Z in Orlando on Jan 31, 2012 8:51 AM CST up reply actions

So… Byfuglien? Is there a heavier forward in the league?

by Apocalyptic0n3 on Jan 30, 2012 7:38 PM CST reply actions

Isn’t he a d man now?

Consequences Schmonsequences.

by traylor1 on Jan 31, 2012 1:01 AM CST up reply actions

No. Just because he skates around near the blue line does not mean he is a defenseman.

by Apocalyptic0n3 on Jan 31, 2012 2:49 AM CST up reply actions

Mike Green wants a word with you

You sound like a manure salesman with a mouthful of samples.

by greg5897 on Jan 31, 2012 3:57 AM CST up reply actions

Mike Green plays somewhat decent defense. Byfuglien is a forward who happens to play on the blue line

by Apocalyptic0n3 on Jan 31, 2012 4:49 AM CST up reply actions

To be honest, if Mike Green played decent defense he wouldn't have been left off the gold medal Canadian roster a couple years ago

You sound like a manure salesman with a mouthful of samples.

by greg5897 on Jan 31, 2012 3:17 PM CST up reply actions

That team was one of the best groups ever assembled. Who gets taken off it so that Green can play? Mind you, those Olympics happened during his monster 2009-2010 season and the team was selected before he really showed that scoring prowess. He did get nominated for the Norris in 09 (and 10) but his breakout year was definitely the 57 point 2010

by Apocalyptic0n3 on Jan 31, 2012 7:08 PM CST up reply actions

Chris Pronger

Because fuck Chris Pronger.

You sound like a manure salesman with a mouthful of samples.

by greg5897 on Feb 1, 2012 2:52 AM CST up reply actions

I hate Chris Pronger as much as the next guy, but there is no denying his talent and his hall of fame career. He earned his spot on that team.

by Apocalyptic0n3 on Feb 1, 2012 8:18 AM CST up reply actions

Bobby Ryan?

Ryan tweeted about how great Datsyuk is… Got me thinking his way. He is definitely a heavy forward who could help for years. Also, everyone is available with the Ducks except Selanne and Koivu.

by Beldin on Jan 31, 2012 2:13 PM CST reply actions